Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - June #1

[izzylou]

What a day for everyone. Sending to everyone.

BecD - Have you had OHSS before? I had a mild case during my last cycle and I fully understand the fear. The nurses kept telling me to drink but I put on 8kgs & felt it was just making it worse. I didn't take measurements but I think I will next time. I'm definately trying to increase my daily drinking so it's natural ready for the next.
My thoughts are with you.

Janie - So sorry to hear the news. Hopefully AF comes quickly for you.

Paula - you can't blame yourself for any of this. I know, easier said than done. I asked my GP the question about confirming miscarriage after a positive BT reading of "2" last cycle (without IVF). He told me there wasn't but it would put my mind at ease if it could.

TigerGal - Welcome!! I have PCOS & DH has low count. last cycle they collected 8 eggs & were able to fertilize 6. None made it to blastocyst but they said that can happen... Good luck this week!!


Hi to everyone else. thank all the powers that be for a short work week!

[~BecD~]

Paula (((HUGS))) - You must be pretty mixed up right now, hope you are doing okay xxx

Welcome tigergal - You have a better follicle count than I did before my EPU so you could be at risk of hyperstimulation, you never really know with things. What were your instructions from the nurse?

izzylou - I haven't had OHSS before but its always been a high risk which is why I have done IVM in the past instead.

I'm really struggling to breathe properly tonight, I'm having to stay completely upright, will probably have to sleep like that as well so I'm not out of breath all the time. Fingers crossed I don't put on any more fluid tomorrow, I really don't want to have my stomach drained.

[MeredithD]

BecD - oh you poor darl. Sounds like you are doing it really tough. Hoping you are getting the best medical care and that things start improving very soon

Paula - don't beat yourself up. Even if you have had early m/c, I can assure you that nothing you did or didn't do would have caused it. I know it is still hard not to wonder "what if". Darn bodies are so confusing!!

JBM - hope your boys have stopped vomiting!

Angel - oh the endless waiting! waiting fo appts, waiting for AF, waiting for cycles to be underway, TWW and on and on. Hoping you actually don't need your FS appt - maybe you will get a natural miracle before then?!

Smithy - So, so sorry that AF reared her ugly head. Just hate that witch! Have you had a BT yet?

Tigger - yay at collecting drugs. Means the wait is nearly ove and at least you will have a new cycle to look forward to

Janie - so sorry you have to be back here. Wish we could clear this thread right out. I don't know any acupuncturists in inner melb but I see an excellent one in Balwyn if you are interested? She specialises in womens health, IVF etc

Jo - welcome to the thread although I am sorry you have to be here. Your follie numbers sound pretty good to me. Hope you got some good news from your nurse

Me - I am officially in the TWW after IUI done on Mon. Had my day 4 BT and hormone levels all good.
Just praying the progynova is doing the trick on my lining. Would hate to waste soem good embies just cause of the lining. Another 12 days to go for BT - is going to drag i am sure!

[Baby Angels]

Janie71.... So sorry to hear your BFN.... But happy for you that you can start FET cycle. I have a fantastic Accupunturist.... however she s in Brisbane.... hope you find a good one in Melbourne.

BecD ...... OMG..... if only we could loose that as quickly as it is put on.... I m struggling to loose what I have put on through my IVF cycle and my pregnancy with my twins, mines not fluid ...... Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can move onto the transfer.

TigerGal.... I cant help you with your sizes.... I have done a IVF ICSI cycle however I cant help you with egg sizes.... wasnt exactly well informed by our FS.... anyway..learnt more on this site after I lost my angels..... I wish you all the best with your trigger and PU and ET.

Paula.... No point going down that path Paula..... the "what if path" is a long path that leads nowhere. The only thing you get from traveling that path is a broken spirit. Take a couple of days to chill for a bit and then just keep going. Dont hold onto it... just think about what your next step is. I read once where someones HGC levels were still high, weeks after their miscarriage that they thought they were pregnant again. AF eventually arrived and they greived for the second baby they had lost but in reality it was the left over HCG from the first one. I think that is why most FS want your levels to settle before trying again..... Huge hugs for you

tiggerlinda... will have to read up on your blog.

izzylou... Still hanging out for AF for you... funny how we want her SOMETIMES

Deffinately a huge week for everyone.... lets hope for a restful weekend.

AFM... I went to my accupunturist today to get more herbs, mine and DH s . She was able to move some appointments around, I m due for "O" on monday so its pinning day for me... ohhh and of course a bit of , mind you last night I think DH got his dates mixed up.... ... oh well.. I m not complaining

Meredith..... It took me so long to post that I missed your post...... Love to find out more about your IUI because that s what we have decided to try.... DH s swimmers like to backstroke and doggy paddle.... so we figured a bit of assistance ... showing them where to go would be the go..... I hope your 2ww flies past

[TigerGal]

Hi Girls,

You are all so wonderful, thanks for the answers to questions and welcome and everything, it's so nice to log on and find that there are others sharing the journey! It makes me feel normal, it's not something I have talked to many friends or colleagues about.

My nurse called yesterday afternoon and said one more Gonal F shot and Synarel spray which I did last night! YAYA

Trigger will be tonight (waiting for nurse instructions) as to what time. And EPU is Saturday morning, not sure what time yet.

BEC_DI am really scared about OHSS as you mentioned. I asked the nurse about it and she said they think they will catch me before then.... I hope so as I really want to do a fresh transfer and will be dev if I can't. I hope you get better soon, sounds like you are doing it really tough you poor bugger

I;m not having any more scans though so I don't know what my follie sizes will be at PU.

Thanks again for all the lovely welcomes

to everyone, looking forward to some good news from each of you in the near future xoxo

[Janie71]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words of support. You give me strength to pick myself up and start over again.

Nothing much going on with me, still waiting for AF to start properly. She is almost here, but hopefully will be here full on from tomorrow. Then at least I can start planning this next cycle.

TigerGal welcome and good luck with your EPU on Saturday. The amount of follies sounds good. They have to be so careful with us PCOS girls not to overstimulate us. I had about 20 Follies that showed on my last scan. Out of those we got 12 good eggs and 8 embryos out of those 12 eggs. With the amount of follies you have showing, I doubt that you are going to end up with OHSS, but make sure you keep your fluids up.

Angel Babies, hope you are going well with the wait for your FS appointment. In the meantime have fun with all the BDing

Meredith, thanks for the thought, but Balwyn's a little out of my area. I think I have found one inner east that looks like the one for me. GL with your TWW, may it fly by and be your last

BecD you poor love. I can't believe how sick you have been. Look after yourself and get straight back to hospital if you are still having trouble breathing.

Paula, please don't stress yourself out my love. Unfortunately with very early miscarriages, there really is nothing that you could have done to change it from happening. I know it doesn't help, because you have lost a lovely little one, but you are getting closer to that end goal. Please do not think that it was anything that you did/didn't do. Big to you.

TL I'm so excited that you about to get started on the drugs. this is your last time.

Smithy I am so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain and hope that you will have success in the next cycle you do.

PLC, hope you are well hon. Thanks for thinking of me.

to everyone.

Janie xxx

[saph204]

HI all have been laying low lately Trying to get through the TWW with some sanity left intack. Thought I would do a quick post as I see some of you are doing it tough.Just want to send you all . BecD as I am in perth let me know if there is anything i can do to help, sounds like you need it. As for me test on Tuesday fingers crossed but not holding my breath.

[~BecD~]

saph - thanks hon that is very sweet of you

Keeping my fingers crossed for your beta on Tuesday xx